Section 2 Classification Registry

For classification registry, Pt 1, Ch 2 of the Rules are to be applied and the following require- ments shall be added.

201. Classification Survey during Construction

For tourist submersible requiring Classification Survey during construction, the requirements of Pt 1, Ch 2, Sec 2 of the Rules shall be applied.

For initial classification survey, the performance test of life support system shall be complied with as follows

1. life support system shall be tested at shore for hours of 1.5 times normal diving time after taking maximum persons on board. When testing under the attending surveyor, the report such as oxygen, carbon dioxides, hydrogen and internal pressure shall be carried out per every 15 minutes.

2. Sea trial shall be carried out subject to the condition of hours are to be applied.

1 above. However, the normal diving

202. Classification Survey after Construction

For tourist submersible requiring Classification Survey after construction, the requirements of Pt 1, Ch 2, Sec 3 of the Rules shall be applied.

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Pt 3 Tourist Submersibles

Ch 1 Tourist Submersibles Pt 3, Ch 1

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